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WIPO/HS1/15/INF/1
ORIGINAL: ENGLISH
DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Seminar on the Hague System for the International Registration of
Industrial Designs
Geneva, April 9, 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION
Document prepared by the Secretariat
INTRODUCTION
1.
The increasing globalization of trade is making it evermore necessary to acquire
international protection for industrial designs in a timely and cost-effective manner.
2.
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs is simple,
cost-effective and efficient, enabling users to obtain protection for their industrial designs in
several territories by means of a single application made with the International Bureau of the
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). There are currently 641 members of the
Hague System, including the European Union (EU) and the African Intellectual Property
Organization (OAPI). Thus it is important that those working in the field of industrial designs be
it in industry or in the business sector have a good knowledge of the Hague System.
3.
The Seminar will be conducted by WIPO staff and guest speakers. The objectives of the
Seminar are to give practical guidance to users when designating the United States of America,
Japan or the Republic of Korea in an international design application. In addition, users will be
provided with the viewpoint of a private practitioner regarding a possible filing strategy. The
present document includes practical information for participants attending the Seminar.
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The Geneva (1999) Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial
Designs will come into force in respect of the United States of America and Japan on May 13, 2015.
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CONDUCT AND VENUE OF THE SESSIONS
4.
The Seminar will take place at the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO), 34 Chemin des Colombettes, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland, in Room B,
on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Access to WIPO will be possible as from 8 a.m. in order for badges
to be collected in a timely manner (more information on badge collection is provided on page 3).
The sessions will start at 8 a.m. and will end at 5 p.m. The Seminar will be conducted in
English.
REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS
ONLINE REGISTRATION
5.
In order to avoid delays, and in accordance with the note circular sent
on February 16, 2015, to the participants from IP Offices, all participants, including those based
in Geneva, are kindly requested to register online by April 2, 2015. The link for online
registration is: https://webaccess.wipo.int/hague01/.
6.
Registration fee: 300 Swiss francs, covering participation in the Seminar, documentation,
luncheon and coffee breaks. Registration will be final upon receipt by WIPO of the registration
fee. The competent authorities of the Contracting Parties of the Hague Union will be exempt
from payment of this fee.
7.
Online registration is very simple and consists of completing a short online form. This can
be done in a few minutes by each participant or by a staff member on her/his behalf.
8.
Once registered online, each participant receives by e-mail a registration number
confirming the registration to the Seminar.
9.
Deadline for registration: April 2, 2015. Please note that registration fees will not be
reimbursed for any cancellation received after this date.
10. Any questions or comments on the online registration procedure may be addressed to
[email protected].
CONFERENCE BADGES
11. In order to obtain the official conference (admission) badge, it will be necessary to
produce, on arrival at WIPO, the registration confirmation received by e-mail, together with a
photo identification document (ID).
12. Conference badges can be collected in the WIPO New Access Center on 34 Chemin des
Colombettes (North side of the WIPO AB Building). The desk will be open on
Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 8 a.m.
13. Please note that access to and presence on the WIPO premises will be restricted to
persons wearing badges. Any lost badge should be reported without delay to the WIPO
registration desk.
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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
14. A provisional list of participants will be distributed on the day of the Seminar, updated on
the basis of the attendance. A final list of participants will be distributed before the end of the
Seminar.
VISAS
15. Your attention is drawn to the strict provisions in force regarding entry into Switzerland,
and particularly the requirement by the Swiss Authorities to provide biometric
data (10 fingerprints and facial image). This implies the applicant’s presence in person at a
Swiss Representation to submit and register biometric data (this may even require traveling to a
neighboring country). It is important to note that the Swiss authorities will not authorize entry in
Switzerland without the required biometric visa and will not deliver entry visas on arrival.
Delivery of the required visa (Schengen visa) may take up to 21 days. Therefore, any visa
application should be filed by the traveler at the latest three weeks before departure.
DOCUMENTATION
16. Information and documentation for the Seminar are available at:
http://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/details.jsp?meeting_id=35989.
17. As a positive contribution to a carbon-free environment and as a cost-saving measure,
Seminar documents are only being published on the WIPO web site in English.
18. A document distribution service will be provided inside the Room B. Paper copies of
documents will be limited and made available for the Seminar. Participants are strongly
encouraged to come to the meetings with pre-printed copies of documents and/or to use
portable computers/devices.
PREMISES
ACCESS TO WIPO
19. Access to and presence on the WIPO premises is strictly controlled. Participants will be
subject to badge control at the entry points and badges should be worn in plain view at all times.
20. The entrance to the WIPO Campus will be via the WIPO New Access Center
on 34 Chemin des Colombettes (North side of the WIPO AB Building) (see Map at:
http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/about-wipo/en/assemblies/pdf/map_2014.pdf).
Participants arriving at WIPO by car can be dropped-off/picked-up at the WIPO New Access
Center.
21. The WIPO premises are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for
information or assistance may be submitted by e-mail to: [email protected], or by phone:
+41 22 338 9581.
22. A public car park is situated at Place des Nations, in close proximity to the WIPO
headquarters. The fee is two Swiss francs/hour.
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INTERNET
WIRELESS INTERNET (WI-FI)
23. For participants with laptops and Wi-Fi access cards, a free wireless Internet
connection (Wi-Fi) is available in WIPO public areas, in the conference room and in the lobby.
COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS
24. A number of computers with Internet access and a shared printer are available to
participants, on a first-come-first-served basis, in the WIPO New Conference Hall Foyer; in the
WIPO AB Building (WIPO Shop on the ground floor and new Internet Café Room in AB 1.11 on
the mezzanine); as well as in the WIPO NB Building (WIPO Library, located on the first floor).
TELEPHONE
25. When phoning locally in Geneva, replace “+41 22” by “022” or “+41 79” by “079” and so
on. Local and international calls can be made from the three public booths on the ground floor
of the WIPO AB Building. Participants should switch their mobile phones to silent mode during
meetings.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON GENEVA
HOTELS
26. Accommodation in Geneva is often in high demand and participants are recommended to
make hotel reservations well in advance. WIPO does not have a hotel reservation service and
participants should book hotels directly. Information and hotel reservations are available at:
www.geneve-tourisme.ch/en/accommodation
www.genevashotels.com.
27. A list of negotiated hotel rates issued by the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is
available at:
http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/about-wipo/en/assemblies/pdf/un_hotel_list_2014.pdf.
28. The Geneva Delegates Welcome Service can organize and contribute to the financing of
a budget accommodation for short stays. This service is offered to delegates coming from
developing countries, or delegates of non-governmental Organizations with limited financial
resources. Further information may be found at:
www.cagi.ch/en/accueil-delegues/hebergement-delegues.php
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
29. Participants arriving at Geneva airport can obtain a free public transport ticket valid for
an 80-minute journey around the Geneva area. The free ticket can be obtained at the automatic
distributor located in the luggage claim area, just before going through customs. From the
airport, buses 5 and 28 stop at Place des Nations (UN flag entrance and “Broken Chair”
monument), at walking distance from WIPO. The train takes only six minutes from the airport to
the Cornavin Geneva Central Station.
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30. Participants staying in a Geneva hotel can obtain a local transport card from the hotel
reception free of charge, valid for the entire duration of their stay. The personal and
non-transferable card allows free access to trams, buses, trains and yellow taxi-boats in the
Geneva area.
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The following bus and tram stops are within walking distance from WIPO:
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Bus stop: “Vermont”, bus line 5 (this line also goes to and from the airport);
Bus stop: “UIT”, bus lines 8, 11 and 22; and
Bus/Tram stop: “Nations”, bus lines 8, 11, 22, 28, F, V, Z; tram line 15.
32. Further information on Geneva public transportation can be found at:
http://www.tpg.ch and www.unireso.ch.
TAXIS
33. The nearest taxi stand is located on 9 Rue de Varembé. Taxis may be called by dialing
022 320 20 20, 022 320 22 02 or 022 331 41 33. Requests for a taxi may also be made at the
WIPO New Access Center.
POST OFFICE AND BANK
34. The Post Office is located at 17 Rue de Varembé. Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 12 noon
and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
35. The Union des Banques Suisses (UBS) has the closest bank office to WIPO,
on 17 bis Chemin Louis Dunant. Opening hours: 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (Cash
dispenser ATM 24h). A cash dispenser ATM is also available on the ground floor of WIPO’s
GBI building (right-hand side of the lobby of the WIPO AB building). Both ATMs can deliver
Swiss francs and Euros using internationally-recognized credit cards.
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